Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 51/26/00011 Granted

  Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Variation of Conditions 2 & 11 of Planning Permission 51/25/00024 (Retrospective variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 51/19/00003 (Hybrid (full and outline) application. Full application for the erection of 238 dwellings, formation of two new means of access onto A39, pedestrian/cycle link onto Wembdon Hill, public open space, parking and landscaping. Outline application with all matters reserved, for up to 437 dwellings, 500sqm (A1-A5) and/or community uses (D1)), 2.2ha site for up to 2 Form Entry Primary School and bus gate/emergency access via Inwood Road with associated infrastructure, landscaping and works.) to amend the approved plans in schedule A to allow for a change to the height of a retaining wall within Phase 1 of the development.) to amend the housetypes on plots 44-74, 106-143, 167-170 and 183-237.

  Decided 19 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 51/26/00010 Granted

  Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Approval of the details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for a residential development of 422No. dwellings (including 12No. flats within the neighbourhood centre), with associated works including an area of open space, play space, a neighbourhood centre building comprising flexible Class E use and flats with associated parking, and other ancillary infrastructure.

  Decided 29 Aug 2026 Reserved matters
• 51/26/00007 Granted

  Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 51/25/00024 (Retrospective variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 51/19/00003 (Hybrid (full and outline) application. Full application for the erection of 238 dwellings, formation of two new means of access onto A39, pedestrian/cycle link onto Wembdon Hill, public open space, parking and landscaping. Outline application with all matters reserved, for up to 437 dwellings, 500sqm (A1-A5) and/or community uses (D1)), 2.2ha site for up to 2 Form Entry Primary School and bus gate/emergency access via Inwood Road with associated infrastructure, landscaping and works.) to amend the approved plans in schedule A to allow for a change to the height of a retaining wall within Phase 1 of the development. ) to allow for updates to the approved list of drawings, minor updates in materials, inclusion of the ecological enhancement plan as part of the list of approved drawings, and amendments to the wording of conditions 11, 14 and 35.

  Decided 11 Jun 2026 Amendments
• 51/25/00027 Decided

  Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Request for EIA Screening Opinion for planning application 51/25/00024 (Retrospective variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 51/19/00003 (Hybrid (full and outline) application. Full application for the erection of 238 dwellings, formation of two new means of access onto A39, pedestrian/cycle link onto Wembdon Hill, public open space, parking and landscaping. Outline application with all matters reserved, for up to 437 dwellings, 500sqm (A1-A5) and/or community uses (D1)), 2.2ha site for up to 2 Form Entry Primary School and bus gate/emergency access via Inwood Road with associated infrastructure, landscaping and works.) to amend the approved plans in schedule A to allow for a change to the height of a retaining wall within Phase 1 of the development.)

  Decided 21 Oct 2025 Outline
• 51/25/00024 Granted

  Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Retrospective variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 51/19/00003 (Hybrid (full and outline) application. Full application for the erection of 238 dwellings, formation of two new means of access onto A39, pedestrian/cycle link onto Wembdon Hill, public open space, parking and landscaping. Outline application with all matters reserved, for up to 437 dwellings, 500sqm (A1-A5) and/or community uses (D1)), 2.2ha site for up to 2 Form Entry Primary School and bus gate/emergency access via Inwood Road with associated infrastructure, landscaping and works.) to amend the approved plans in schedule A to allow for a change to the height of a retaining wall within Phase 1 of the development.

  Decided 25 Oct 2025 Full applications

1. 8 Jul 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 15 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A reserved matters application fills in the detail held back from an earlier outline permission, judged against that permission rather than the principle of development. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land To The South Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  23/24/00008 Submitted 6 Dec 2024 200 yards away

  Removal of up to 10m section of Hedgerow (H1) to facilitate water main connections from nearby housing development located southeast of layby on southern side of Quantock Road (A39). Excavations will be a mininum of 1m from trees on either side of the gap (as shown in the attached photo). The hedgerow will be replanted on completion as per Drg No. STD-836-REV E.

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• Greenway Farm, 5 Skimmerton Lane, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AX

  51/25/00026 Submitted 25 Sep 2025 350 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing development of stable blocks and continued use of Building 1 as an independent dwelling and Building 2 for storage purposes.

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs
  Domestic

• Greenway Farm, 5 Skimmerton Lane, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AX

  51/26/00003 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 350 yards away

  Change of use of land to provide up to 15 touring caravan pitches for use by Hinkley Point Construction workers for a temporary period of 5 years.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  51/26/00011 Submitted 13 Aug 2026 400 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 2 & 11 of Planning Permission 51/25/00024 (Retrospective variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 51/19/00003 (Hybrid (full and outline) application. Full application for the erection of 238 dwellings, formation of two new means of access onto A39, pedestrian/cycle link onto Wembdon Hill, public open space, parking and landscaping. Outline application with all matters reserved, for up to 437 dwellings, 500sqm (A1-A5) and/or community uses (D1)), 2.2ha site for up to 2 Form Entry Primary School and bus gate/emergency access via Inwood Road with associated infrastructure, landscaping and works.) to amend the approved plans in schedule A to allow for a change to the height of a retaining wall within Phase 1 of the development.) to amend the housetypes on plots 44-74, 106-143, 167-170 and 183-237.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs
  Major scheme

• Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  51/25/00024 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 400 yards away

  Retrospective variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 51/19/00003 (Hybrid (full and outline) application. Full application for the erection of 238 dwellings, formation of two new means of access onto A39, pedestrian/cycle link onto Wembdon Hill, public open space, parking and landscaping. Outline application with all matters reserved, for up to 437 dwellings, 500sqm (A1-A5) and/or community uses (D1)), 2.2ha site for up to 2 Form Entry Primary School and bus gate/emergency access via Inwood Road with associated infrastructure, landscaping and works.) to amend the approved plans in schedule A to allow for a change to the height of a retaining wall within Phase 1 of the development.

  Granted Full applications 36 docs
  Major scheme

• Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  51/26/00007 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 400 yards away

  Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 51/25/00024 (Retrospective variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 51/19/00003 (Hybrid (full and outline) application. Full application for the erection of 238 dwellings, formation of two new means of access onto A39, pedestrian/cycle link onto Wembdon Hill, public open space, parking and landscaping. Outline application with all matters reserved, for up to 437 dwellings, 500sqm (A1-A5) and/or community uses (D1)), 2.2ha site for up to 2 Form Entry Primary School and bus gate/emergency access via Inwood Road with associated infrastructure, landscaping and works.) to amend the approved plans in schedule A to allow for a change to the height of a retaining wall within Phase 1 of the development. ) to allow for updates to the approved list of drawings, minor updates in materials, inclusion of the ecological enhancement plan as part of the list of approved drawings, and amendments to the wording of conditions 11, 14 and 35.

  Granted Amendments 17 docs
  Major scheme

• 51/26/00010 Granted

  Land At Cokerhurst Farm South Of Wembdon Hill & North Of, Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Approval of the details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for a residential development of 422No. dwellings (including 12No. flats within the neighbourhood centre), with associated works including an area of open space, play space, a neighbourhood centre building comprising flexible Class E use and flats with associated parking, and other ancillary infrastructure.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Reserved matters
• 31/26/0012 Granted

  Conifers, Ilminster Road, Henlade

  Application for approval of reserved matters following outline application 31/25/0007 for the design of 1 No. chalet bungalow at Conifers, Ilminster Road, Henlade

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Reserved matters
• 26/01729/REM Awaiting decision

  Land Os 4025 Frost Lane Ilton Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EU

  Reserved Matters Application for the approval of the access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale pursuant to outline planning permission 23/02332/OUT for the erection of one self-build dwelling.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Reserved matters
• 26/01707/REM Awaiting decision

  Sunny Leigh Love Lane Ilminster Somerset TA19 0AR

  Reserved Matters application for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following approval 23/03048/OUT for the construction of 1No. dwelling (all matters reserved except for access)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Reserved matters
• 09/26/00010 Granted

  Folletts Farm, Dunwear Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 5HH

  Approval of the details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, for the erection of 71No. dwellings, pursuant to outline application 09/21/00017. Also the discharge of conditions 9, 14, 15, 16, 27 & 32 of application 09/21/00017.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Reserved matters